4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (106+ words) thedakotascout.com Soccer player fell from University of Sioux Falls loft bed The University of Sioux Falls is denying a former student’s accusation that the school was to blame for her serious head injury. Elise Rykhus was injured when she…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (127+ words) Guest column by Billy Mawhiney, executive director, South Dakota Afterschool Network South Dakota is set to receive at least $52.6 million from Meta, with the total potentially reaching $73.5 million. The money will be paid over the next decade because of the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (153+ words) Lyrical Limelight chats with Josh Brewer, CEO of LifeLight Festival For Josh Brewer, booking a Christian music festival begins with talent, but talent alone will not get an artist onto the stage. “We tend to be very selective, very picky…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (156+ words) Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. credits private philanthropy, city investment in activating former brownfield with ice ribbon, playground, community space (Courtesy of city of Sioux Falls) A public park attraction in northern downtown Sioux Falls has earned a nod from a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (125+ words) Commissioner Cole Heisey's attempt to schedule public hearing on use of law enforcement cameras fails in 4-1 vote Minnehaha County residents renewed their call Tuesday to remove Flock cameras in use by the Sheriff’s Office, citing concerns about privacy and surveillance....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (136+ words) Guest column by state Rep. Tim Goodwin, District 30 There is growing concern regarding automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Every state except Alaska is using them, with about half of the 50 states starting to regulate them. Basically, there are cameras that…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (203+ words) The Dakota Scout COUNTERPOINT | Turnout in local elections matters – so does who turns out Guest column by Gregory LaFollette Government use of Flock surveillance pits privacy fears vs. public safety benefits Local South Dakota governments, state officials struggle to decide…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (107+ words) Beloved country star, philanthropist visited state in 1968 and kept coming back, leaving lasting legacy of music and reading Dolly Parton’s nearly six-decade history with South Dakota came to an end Tuesday with her death at 80. Parton’s family said she “died…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (97+ words) Edgar McFadden developed wheat variety that was resistant to rust A South Dakota State University alumnus whose work is credited with helping prevent starvation for more than 25 million people will be honored Saturday with the dedication of a new sculpture…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (167+ words) The Dakota Scout DOH asks SD medical providers to watch for infections after poultry farms hit with bird flu Warning comes after USDA-APHIS reports first South Dakota avian influenza cases since April The South Dakota Department of Health issued a…...